Monroe County GIS Maps
Monroe County, New York, has 759,443 residents and covers 656.9 square miles. The population grew 2% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Monroe County is 36055.
Rochester is the county's largest population center. Monroe County also includes 44 zip codes, 25 public school districts and 35 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Monroe County Trends
- Population
- 759,443▴
- Median Home Value
- $197,100▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 102,481▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Monroe County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Monroe County Population
Monroe County had 759,443 residents in 2020. That was 2% higher than in 2010. Monroe County added 24,100 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 1,156 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Webster, Fairport and Rochester.
Population Trend in Monroe County NY
Monroe County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Monroe County Zip Codes
Monroe County has 44 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Webster (14580), Fairport (14450) and Rochester (14609). Webster is the largest zip by population, with about 54,148 residents or 7% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 18% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Monroe County NY
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14580 | Webster | 54,148 | ▴ 7% |
| 14450 | Fairport | 42,633 | ▴ 3.7% |
| 14609 | Rochester | 41,329 | ▾ -2.9% |
| 14624 | Rochester | 37,200 | ▴ 2.5% |
| 14612 | Rochester | 34,844 | ▴ 1% |
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Monroe County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Monroe County Demographics
Monroe County has a median age of 39.5, which is close to the New York average. About 20.6% of residents are under 18, while 18.3% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 31.6% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 41.2% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 39.6%. The county is majority White by population, with Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents making up a meaningful share of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Monroe County NY
Median Age
39.5
Under 18
20.6%
Age 65+
18.3%
Bachelor's+
41.2%
Monroe County School Districts
Monroe County is served by 25 public school districts with 102,481 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Rochester City, Greece Central and Webster Central. Those three districts account for about 39% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Monroe County NY
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester City School District | 21,588 | 21.1% | ▾ -0.7% |
| Greece Central School District | 9,935 | 9.7% | ▴ 0.3% |
| Webster Central School District | 7,940 | 7.7% | ▾ -1.1% |
| Rush-Henrietta Central School District | 5,596 | 5.5% | ▴ 0.8% |
| Pittsford Central School District | 5,516 | 5.4% | ▾ -0.4% |
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Monroe County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Monroe County Housing & Real Estate
Monroe County has a median home value of $197,100 and a median gross rent of $1,126. About 64% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the New York median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $285,000 and homes spent about 25 days on the market.
Monroe County Housing Mix
Monroe County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Monroe County Housing Trends
Monroe County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Monroe County, NY
Monroe County has 29,898 business listings across 1,135 categories. The largest categories in Monroe County business listings are Medical Offices (697, 2.3%), Churches & Religious Organizations (602, 2.0%), and ATMs (496, 1.7%). The full Monroe County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Monroe County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Monroe County, NY
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Offices | 697 | 2.3% |
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 602 | 2.0% |
| ATMs | 496 | 1.7% |
| Real Estate Agents | 455 | 1.5% |
| Beauty Salons | 424 | 1.4% |
| Auto Repair | 416 | 1.4% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 402 | 1.3% |
| Hair Salons | 394 | 1.3% |
| Contractors | 377 | 1.3% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 376 | 1.3% |
Monroe County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| South Avenue Women's Services | Abortion Clinic | Rochester |
| Rochester Rehabilitation | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Rochester |
| Nazareth College Bookstore | Academic Bookstore | Rochester |
| The Marshall Rochester | Accommodation | West Henrietta |
| The Bonadio Group | Accountant | Pittsford |
| Getting It Daily | Active Life | Rochester |
| Xin-Xing Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine | Acupuncture | Penfield |
| Addiction Rehab Greece | Addiction Rehabilitation Center | Greece |
| Bethany Christian Services | Adoption Services | Rochester |
| Senior Care Authority of Rochester | Adult Education | Fairport |
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Monroe County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Monroe County Basemaps
Monroe County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
Get the Full Monroe County Data Package
This page shows a preview of what's included in the Monroe County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Monroe County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.